Definitions

burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /

NOUN

stealing from residence, business

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break in crime heist larceny robbery theft

STRONG

caper housebreaking pilferage prowl sting thieving

WEAK

breaking and entering filching owl job safecracking second-story work

Example Sentences

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Burglary Det.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

"Burglary victims would have needed to use their gun defensively in more than 100% of cases, which is, of course, impossible," the issue brief reads.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2024

The Lib Dems are calling for a "Burglary Response Guarantee", under which all domestic burglaries would be attended by police and properly investigated.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

Burglary is down 24%, making it a bit of an anomaly, but grand larceny of automobiles is up 25%.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2021

The grossest forms of dishonesty are Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Embezzlement, and Forgery.

From An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Stump, Joseph

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